Sloe Gin and Sloe Gin Martini

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Ingredients

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Ingredient Sloe Gin

  • g Sloes
  • g Caster sugar
  • ml Gin

Sloe Gin Martini

  • ml Vermough
  •   Angostura bitters
  •   Lemon peel for garnish

Method

  • 1

    Step 1

    To make Sloe Gin - Prick the skins all over with a clean needle and put in a large sterilised jar or bottle.
  • 2

    Step 2

    Pour in the sugar and the gin, seal the container, shake well and then store in a cool, dark cupboard.
  • 3

    Step 3

    For best results shake every other day the first week and then one a week for two months.
  • 4

    Step 4

    To make Sloe Gin Martini - add 15ml vermouth to 70ml Sloe gin and Angostura bitters. Then Garnish with lemon peel.

Ingredients

  • 450 g Sloes
  • 225 g Caster sugar
  • 1000 ml Gin
  • 15 ml Vermough
  • Angostura bitters
  • Lemon peel for garnish